Metal Mesh and Perforated Ceiling Panels

Used for: Feature ceilings, acoustic ceilings, open ceilings over services, bar canopies, ceiling support mesh
Products: Fine expanded mesh, perforated sheet, laser cut panels
Metal: Aluminium as standard. Hot dip galvanised for an industrial look, stainless for a premium finish
Sizes: 4FT x 8FT sheets or cut to your grid. Laser cut panels up to 3000mm x 1500mm

Expanded mesh, perforated or laser cut?

Ceiling	Look	Open area	Sound	Typical rooms
Expanded mesh	Semi transparent diamond texture	30 to 55%	Moderate, with backing	Retail, hospitality, feature zones
Perforated panel	Flat face with a regular hole pattern	20 to 65%	High, with acoustic backing	Offices, meeting rooms, F&B, schools
Laser cut panel	Any custom pattern	By design	By design	Feature ceilings, design led fit outs

They mix well: a laser cut feature zone inside a perforated ceiling, or expanded mesh over one zone and perforated panels over another.

If the room needs to be quieter

Use perforated panels with mineral wool or glass wool above them. Sound passes through the holes into the backing, which cuts echo. Aim for at least 20 to 25% open area; below 15% the panel reflects sound whatever is behind it.

Why metal instead of gypsum or mineral fibre

Metal does not absorb moisture, so it does not sag or stain in Singapore's humid, air conditioned rooms. Panels come down and go back up for M&E maintenance without damage. Expanded mesh is also lighter than perforated sheet over the same span, which means less load on the ceiling grid.

Above the ceiling too

Heavy expanded mesh also works out of sight. At Chick-fil-A Bugis+, W50-075 walkway mesh was installed above the finished ceiling as a rigid base for the suspended ceiling and the M&E services.

Perforated corrugated metal ceiling canopy at Dumpling Darlings, New Bahru

Fine expanded metal bar overhang at RASA Space

Frequently asked questions

Is a metal ceiling suitable for Singapore humidity?

Yes. Metal ceiling panels do not absorb moisture, so they do not sag or deform in humid, air conditioned spaces the way gypsum board or mineral fibre tiles can.

Can a metal ceiling reduce noise?

Yes, with perforated panels and a mineral wool or glass wool backing above them. Use at least 20 to 25% open area; below 15% the panel reflects sound regardless of the backing.

Which expanded mesh is used for ceilings?

Fine expanded mesh is the usual choice for retail and hospitality ceilings. ION Food Opera uses F15-20 aluminium expanded mesh and the Golden Goose store at Paragon uses F20-15.

Can I still reach the services above a metal ceiling?

Yes. Metal ceiling panels can be removed and reinstated for M&E maintenance without damage.

Can you make a custom ceiling pattern?

Yes. Laser cut panels follow any vector file to plus or minus 0.1mm, on sheets up to 3000mm x 1500mm, with the pattern lining up across neighbouring panels.